7 Apr - Final Exam (Oral Presentation)

Greetings!

I have decided that the most fair and smoothest format is the MUET-based speaking format. There will be two tasks; Task A and Task B.

Here is the standard instruction sample:

This is how the test will run tonight:

1. Students will draw lots and be assigned to a new group of 4
2. Groups will take turn to be assessed similar to MUET format
3. The group can stay in class and watch their peers perform
4. Tasks will take up 30 minutes
5. Students may leave once they are assessed

Please come on time (7 PM) since there are 6 groups to be assessed in 3 hours. NO postponement is allowed. If you miss this test, you will NOT pass the course.

Remember that the most important thing in this test is this. Language is secondary. Use mind-map, QIQS, structure in your presentation and you will definitely earn decent point.

See you!

31 Mar - Tips, The Apprentice, Analysis of Best Speakers, Polish & Practice

Hello girls and boys,

No. 3 (Analysis of Best Speakers) and 4 (Polish and Practice) are the continuation of our class on 31 March. Follow the sequence of this virtual class and its simple instructions.

 

 1.  Concise Tips and Tricks

• Study the slides
• Summary (click image to enlarge)

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2.  Communicative Game (The Apprentice)

• Study the slides

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3.  Analysis of Best Speakers

• Study these slides Part A, Part B, Part C
• or in JPG below:

1. Slide 1-6
2. Slide 7-12
3. Slide 13-18
4. Slide 19-24
5. Slide 25-30
6. Slide 31-32 

• Watch Jamie Oliver's TED Prize Presentation at TED.com.
• Use slides 9-21 above to guide your analysis.
• Click the image below to enlarge instruction for TED.com video presentations.
• Alternatively, you can also watch his presentation at YouTube.

• Next, watch an excerpt of Steve Jobs' MacBook Air in MacWorld 2008 presentation.
• The analyses of Steve Job's presentation can be found here; one by Forbes and the other by BNET.
• Lastly, learn some tips in Powerful Speaking The Obama Way by Forbes at YouTube.

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4.  Polish and Practice

• Study the slides (GIF)
• Read this entry: Received Pronunciation
• Related links:
• View how would a British accent be spoken by an American: Beyoncé tries British accent
• Next, study and follow the Received Pronunciations (RP) by Alison Pitman: 

1. RP British Accent Training (Part 1) 
2. RP British Accent Training (Part 2)